Articles: seed saving

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Keeping Seeds Organized: Saving & Storing

Storing seeds is the key to having a successful growing season. Follow these tips for keeping seeds organized so you’re ready to plant as soon as the time is right!

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Become A Plant Breeder: The Seed Series

It’s time to take control of your seeds and become a plant breeder! Saving your seed allows you to grow and best traditional & regional varieties, and…

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8 Seed Saving Myths

There is a lot of misinformation out there about how to save your seeds. Luckily, we’re here to bust the most popular myths and answer all your…

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Saving Dry vs. Wet Seeds: The Seed Series

Interested in seed saving? Before getting started, it’s important to know the difference between storing wet seeds and dry ones.  The following excerpt is from Will Bonsall’s…

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Seeds of Hope: Striving For A Sustainable Future

Over the years, many of our world’s most flavorful vegetables have become extinct for a variety of reasons; however, these lost crops and their seeds may be…

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Chelsea Green Staff Picks for Your 2023 Reading List

From the enlightening and thought-provoking to the quirky and fun, we, the Chelsea Green employees, have the perfect list to get you started on your next read!…

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History of The Seed Sovereignty Movement: Reclaiming the Seed

Vandana Shiva has been described in many ways: the “Gandhi of Grain,” “a rock star” in the battle against GMOs, and “the most powerful voice” for people…

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Resilient Living: 12 Must Have Books

Are you looking to grow and prepare your own food, conserve energy, and be more resilient? Maybe you’re looking for ways to simplify your life. Wherever you…

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Seed Saving: How to Plan Your First Foray

Whether you’re a home gardener or a more seasoned horticulturist, saving seeds is a time-honored tradition vital to the preservation of important varieties of vegetables and herbs.…

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